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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Well I finally finished it. The spindle assembly is made from a front rotor and spindle from our 86 Monte Carlo race car
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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looks cool, maybe weld a "t" handle to the bolt to make it a "toolless" removal though.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Looks good!!! Check mine out in my signature and flip through the pages for all the pics!
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Domaas
looks cool, maybe weld a "t" handle to the bolt to make it a "toolless" removal though.
pshh but this makes it more theft proof. I'm sure that's what his thoughts were.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rklettke
pshh but this makes it more theft proof. I'm sure that's what his thoughts were.
im sure if they are gonna bring a pair of dikes and a socket for the castle nut..after they get the dust cover off..im sure they would have a wrench for the nut..

looks good bro.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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what is everyone using for the action part of these tire carriers?? and where from?
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:16 AM
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Thanks guys. @ Fishies848...nice build. I make all my own stuff. I made my rear bumper only i have tubes runnig inside the frame for more support if i need pulled out. I'll post some pics of front and rear bumpers
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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Here is the front bumper. This is all 1/4 steel and holes I predrilled for winch
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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This how it looks after paint and some lights and winch is installed
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by greaseman
This how it looks after paint and some lights and winch is installed
Looking good! I'm sure it's really strong!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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i like the front bumper a ton! how much was it in materials?
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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I can build a simple one for around 175-200
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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nice work

like that front bumper too. i like that its dosnt stick out to much and keeps that winch up high and outta the way.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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noticed the just jeepin sticker, used to be part of there forum, i'm located in jeannette myself, btw nice bumper
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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hope you cap off the top of that tire carrier off before you get 2 ft of water in it
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